Reporter (Ed Lab)

The Seattle Times, a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper and one of the few remaining independent news organizations in the country, is looking to hire a Reporter for Education Lab, the team that covers education in our region with a focus on equity and an emphasis on solutions. Education Lab, in its 9th year, is supported by local foundations and other groups, and combines in-depth reporting with an ambitious community-engagement effort that has measurable impact in the region. We’re looking for an experienced journalist who can illuminate problems, find promising solutions, and turn those findings into engaging copy and other forms of storytelling. We want to bring new voices to our coverage, find new ways to connect with readers, and to coordinate closely with photographers and graphic artists to add visual impact. Successful candidates will have experience covering education systems, and a strong understanding of education trends, policies and challenges at the national, state and local level. We’re particularly interested in data skills, knowledge of equity issues, and an understanding of what has been proven to work to help a broad range of students – especially those who struggle in school.